Making Podcasts

After creating a podcast in class, I can see how it could be a lot of fun for my students. It requires a lot of creativity to make a podcast interesting. The tools are fun to manipulate in creating the podcast. I could see my students using this to create newsflash type podcasts about the concepts in art. Students could also use the podcast to describe a piece of art that the listener will try to draw. I think podcasts could be a useful tool in the art room.

Podcast

I came across a website called Voicethread http://voicethread.com/#home It allows you to upload a picture or a students artwork and the student and others can record comments. It looks like a really neat site. I could see having a students create art and then record their voice talking about the artwork. Others would also be able to comment on the artwork. I wonder.... would this count as a podcast?

Flip Video

I was trying to think of ways to use the flip camera in my art class. I was thinking it would be a great tool for students to use to document an art process. I teach students the proper way to use and care for "Mr. Brush". I could have students film the process of taking care of "Mr. Brush". It would be fun to see students incorporate humor into the video by creating a "Mr. Brush" character. Because of limited time in my art class, I would edit the filming. I could then use the video as an introduction or reminder to other classes on how to properly use and care of "Mr. Brush". Flip video has great potential for making learning "fun"!

Creating Video for Wiki

Right now we are working on creating a PSA for our wiki using a flip camera. I think my students would enjoy using the flip camera in art class. It would be a great tool for students to use to explain art concepts, artists and so much more. I think I could make it work within my limited class time. The editing would be a whole other story.

I wonder at what age could students handle working with the editing of a video?

So Much to Think About!

As we move along in creating our wiki, it seems like there is so much work do and things to think about. It takes time to research and gather information, make the information understandable and load information on the wiki. I'm wondering how could I do all of this with elementary students in a 50 minute art period once a week. Any ideas on how to break it down?

Using a Wiki in Art

How would I use a wiki in art?...

An idea I am thinking about is creating a year long wiki about "Art Class". I could set up a wiki with pages relating to some key concepts I would teach throughout a year in art. For example... I would have a page for Elements of Art, Principals of Art, Artists, Techniques and so on. Students could enter information and facts on the various pages as they learn them. I would be able to use this wiki with all grade levels if I wanted to or make it specific to one grade level. Each grade level could contribute information as they learn about things in art class. Students could correct and add to other students information. This would also be a great tool for me to assess what I have taught throughout the year!

Time for students to input information is my only concern. Any ideas?

Wiki Thoughts

I just read about Wikis in Richardson's book. I've been hesitant to trust wiki sites such as Wikipedia. I thought the site would not be a good source of information because it could be edited by anyone. Richardson made a good point that there were more people correcting misinformation and making sure information was accurate then those who provided inaccurate information. I feel a little better about using Wikipedia but I am still a little hesitant. What do you think?